About Accounting And Strategic Measurement in MacEwan University
The Accounting and Strategic Measurement diploma prepares you to play a leading a role in the ongoing growth and success of business across all sectors.
In addition to courses in financial and management accounting, tax information technology, and business law, the Accounting & Strategic Measurement diploma gives you a solid background in communication and team building. With this skill set, you’ll be ready to take on the challenges of the rapidly changing world of business.
Students may exit with an Accounting Technology certificate after completing the first ten courses of the program, or choose to continue towards earning their Accounting and Strategic Measurement diploma.
All scholarships, awards and bursaries
As a MacEwan University student, you are eligible for a number of scholarships, awards and bursaries. Some are open to all students. Others are for students in specific programs or faculties only.
Search our Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries database for details on awards that may be available to you. Current applicants and students can apply for awards through myStudentSystem.
Careers
The experience and learning acquired through the integration of technology gives graduates unequalled leverage in the job market.
Graduates from the program find positions as:
- Analysts
- Junior accountants
- Payroll accountants
- Assistant controllers
- Accounting technicians
Students can enter positions in a variety of industries, and at either a junior or intermediate-level position (depending on prior experience). Examples of some areas include:
- Private business: for those with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Public accounting firms: great for people who enjoy a fast pace
- Financial institutions: careers here may be directly related to accounting or involve a broader business perspective
- All levels of government: from audit to tax to accounts receivable, there are many opportunities available in government
With experience, graduates can move into supervisory positions in these or related areas.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent in high school courses
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : overall band score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each band.
- TOEFL : 86 and a minimum score of 21 in each section.
- PTE : overall score of 59 and a minimum score of 56 in each band.
MacEwan University Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus setting |
Urban |
Registration fee (for international students) |
110 CAD |
English proficiency test scores accepted |
IELTS/ TOEFL/ Cambridge English Test/ PTE/ Duo Lingo Test |
Financial aid |
Available |
Accommodation |
Available |
MacEwan University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Before deciding to study in one of the Canadian universities, one must estimate the average cost of living in Canada. Tabulated below are the expenses one needs to incur on a monthly basis to study at MacEwan University. The tuition fees for international students are based on credits. Other fees include the service fees and course specific fees which can be checked online.
Expense |
Monthly cost in CAD |
Tuition fee (18 credits) |
12,060 |
Locker fee (term) |
20 |
Housing- MacEwan Residence |
988-1,300 |
Electrical Utilities |
70 |
Personal |
200-300 |
Non-Program International Student Service |
50 |
Food |
300 |
Cable TV/internet |
65 |
Cost of transportation is covered in tuition fee as the institute provides UPass.
MacEwan University English Proficiency Test Scores
Tests accepted |
Minimum scores |
TOEFL (IBT) |
86 or above |
IELTS |
5.5 (a minimum score of 5.5 in each band.) |
PTE |
59 overall (a minimum score of 56 in each band.) |
CET |
180 |
DET |
115 or above |
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) |
70 or above |
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) |
overall score of 85 and a minimum score of 80 in GCVR |
Test in Practical English Proficiency (EIKEN) |
Grade 1 |